Liverpool vs. Real Madrid - News - February 21, 2023

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Darwin Nunez - Scores flick in loss TuesdayDarwin Nunez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid.

ImpactNunez opened the scoring early for the Reds with a perfect flick following a cross from Mohamed Salah, but he disappeared the rest of the way and missed some easy chances, which has affected him all season long. Nunez has been playing well of late, scoring two goals and delivering one assist in his last three appearances in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah - Scores, assists against RMSalah scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-2 loss against Real Madrid.

ImpactLiverpool looked dominant in the first 20 minutes of the match and Salah played a massive role in the early stages of the contest, setting up Darwin Nunez's goal with a perfect cross and scoring the second one following a glaring mistake from Thibaut Courtois. Despite the fact Liverpool crumbled the rest of the way, Salah always tried to make something happen in the final third, and the Egypt star now has eight goals with two assists in seven appearances (six starts) in the Champions League this season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Alisson - Game to forget TuesdayAlisson recorded one save and allowed five goals in Tuesday's 5-2 defeat against Real Madrid.

ImpactAlisson was expected to have an easy game following Liverpool's two early goals, but he made a glaring mistake in the first half, allowing Vinicius Junior to equalize the game, and he never recovered from that. Alisson will try to bounce back from one of his worst nights as a Liverpool player.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Rodrygo - Assists against LiverpoolRodrygo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-2 win versus Liverpool.

ImpactRodrygo was credited with the assist in Real Madrid's fourth goal, as he engaged in a beautiful passing sequence with Karim Benzema before the Frenchman scored, although aided by a deflection on Joe Gomez. The former Santos star has been excellent when given a chance, and it wouldn't be shocking if he remains a regular starter for Los Blancos in the season's final months.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric - Delivers clever assist TuesdayModric assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 5-2 win versus Liverpool.

ImpactModric set up Real Madrid's third goal with a perfect cross to Eder Militao, but he also led the charge on the play that led to his side's fifth goal on a perfect counter. Modric is not known for his scoring contributions, but he excels as a playmaker and is the engine that keeps Real Madrid's engine going in most matches, even when he is unable to crack the scoresheet.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Eder Militao - Scores go-ahead goal TuesdayMilitao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against Liverpool.

ImpactMilitao is not known for his offensive contributions, but he played a pivotal role in Tuesday's comeback win after netting the third goal following an impressive cross from Luka Modric. The goal will allow the defender to erase some of the criticism he had when dealing with Darwin Nunez, particularly in the first half.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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